Business and Corporate Law

Jamison C. MacMain

February 18, 2025 by Hoppel Design

Jamison C. MacMain

Associate – Trusts and Estates, Business, Tax, and Municipal Law

Jamison C. MacMain is an accomplished attorney focusing on trusts and estates, business law, tax law, and municipal law.

Before joining MacElree Harvey, Jamison worked at Herdeg, du Pont & Dalle Pazze, LLP where he assisted with estate planning, estate administration, business planning, and trust administration. Before that, Jamison served as an attorney and law clerk at MacMain Leinhauser PC, where he defended municipalities, counties, and law enforcement personnel in civil rights litigation. His experience includes depositions, trial advocacy, motion drafting, and policy writing. Additionally, he served as Assistant to the Solicitor for the Sheriff of Chester County, advising the Chester County Sheriff’s Office on legal matters.

Jamison brings a dynamic skill set to his legal practice, honed through leadership roles in collegiate athletics, woodworking, and historic property maintenance. A former collegiate soccer captain and coach, he understands the value of discipline, strategic thinking, and teamwork—qualities that define his approach to legal representation.

Active in his community, Jamison serves on the Site Committee for Innabah Camp & Retreat Center, contributing to facilities management and fundraising efforts. His legal acumen, combined with his hands-on experience in various industries, allows him to provide practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.

Notable Representations

Sole associate at Herdeg, du Pont & Dalle Pazze, LLP, providing trust and estate planning services for high-wealth clients.
Represented municipalities, counties, law enforcement officials, and government entities in civil rights litigation and defense.
Served as an Assistant to the Solicitor for the Sheriff of Chester County, advising on Sheriff’s Sales, Protection from Abuse Law, and Firearms Law.

Community Involvement

Site Committee Member, Innabah Camp & Retreat Center (2024-Present)
Assistant to the Maintenance Director, Innabah Camp & Retreat Center (2009-2017)

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Estates & Trusts Law

Municipal Government and Regulation

Tax Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (2023)
- Admitted via Universal Bar Exam (UBE) with a qualifying score for admission in 42 jurisdictions
United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2023)
United States Federal Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2024)

EDUCATION

Widener University’s Delaware School of Law (J.D., 2023)
- Staff Editor, Widener Law Review (Vol. 29)
- Honor Council – Code of Conduct Review Board
Elizabethtown College (B.A., History, 2017)
- Minor in Political Science
- Phi Alpha Theta – National History Honor Society
- Captain, Men’s Soccer Team (led team to 2016 NCAA National Playoffs, Round of 32)
- Joe Whitmore Award (2016)
- Dean’s List

ARTICLES

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AWARDS

Joe Whitmore Award (2016)

Katherine A. Isard

February 18, 2025 by Hoppel Design

Katherine A. Isard

Partner – Litigation

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Katherine A. Isard has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, commercial real estate matters, and construction litigation. In her 12 year solo practice, she successfully represented clients in arbitration, state and federal courts, and transactional matters. Katherine’s expertise extends beyond litigation to corporate advisory services, where she assists clients in drafting and negotiating software as a service agreements, master service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, particularly for technology and private equity clients.

Prior to establishing her own practice, Katherine was a litigation associate at Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP, where she worked on high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract actions, employment litigation, and shareholder derivative suits. She also gained valuable experience in white-collar defense and internal investigations at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, focusing on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and large-scale document reviews.

Katherine is known for her strategic legal approach, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage every aspect of her cases—from client communication to litigation strategy, negotiations, discovery, and trial advocacy.

Clients appreciate Katherine’s deep legal knowledge, practical solutions, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. With almost two decades of experience, she remains a trusted legal advisor committed to delivering high-quality representation tailored to her clients’ needs.

Notable Representations

Served as second chair in multi-million-dollar litigation in Texas state court, securing a favorable settlement after partial summary judgment.
Served as second chair in a Pennsylvania state court case, achieving a successful verdict after a three-day bench trial.
Represented home builder in construction defect claims.
Managed internal investigations related to potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations.
Negotiated and drafted key agreements, including Non-Disclosure, Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts and Master Service agreements.

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law

Litigation Law

Real Estate

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2005)
- Associate Editor, Journal of Constitutional Law
ACLU of Pennsylvania, Pro Bono Research
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Pro Bono Law Clerk

ARTICLES

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J. Kurtis Kline

May 8, 2024 by Hoppel Design

J. Kurtis Kline

Partner – Business and Corporate Law

Kurt is part of the firm’s business law department and brings a wealth of experience in advising business entities and individuals on a wide range of matters.

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Kurt brings a wealth of experience in advising business entities and individuals on a wide range of matters. Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Kurt spent a decade practicing corporate law at large regional and national law firms in and around Chester County. He then served as General Counsel to an international consulting firm in the financial services industry based in Chadds Ford.

Kurt has a passion for complex agreements, such as software license, banking infrastructure, payment systems, and technology agreements, as well as manufacturing-related contracts such as supply, joint venture, and distribution agreements.

Having assisted with the launching of a software company and then serving as its General Counsel, Kurt has a keen insight into not only the technology but also how a contract impacts the underlying economics of the business.

Kurt also enjoys serving as outside general counsel to several small to mid-size companies, where he routinely assists with a variety of matters such as organizational documents, leases, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, and corporate financing.

Kurt holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law, and graduated cum laude from Delaware Law School. He earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance, as well as his undergraduate degree, from the University of Delaware.

Kurt is a member of the Pennsylvania and Maryland Bars, and is fluent in Spanish. He counsels Spanish speaking business owners on a variety of legal issues.

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Tax Law

OFFICES

Hockessin, DE

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey (inactive)

EDUCATION

Villanova University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2009)
Delaware Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2002)
University of Delaware (M.B.A., concentration in Finance, 1999)
University of Delaware (B.A., 1997)

ARTICLES

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Mary Kay Gaver

April 5, 2022 by Hoppel Design

Mary Kay Gaver

Partner – Business Department

Mary Kay previously worked with the Firm from August 2016 – September 2020 and represents clients in a wide variety of real estate, lending and commercial transactions.

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Mary Kay graduated from University of Maryland School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Loyola University of Maryland. She is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

PRACTICE AREAS

Banking & Finance Law

Business and Corporate Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations

Real Estate

Real Estate & Land Use Law

OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania
Maryland

EDUCATION

University of Maryland School of Law
Loyola University of Maryland, B.A. in Political Science

ARTICLES

New Guidelines on Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

SBA Loans Deferments

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Daniel T. Crossland

May 30, 2021 by Hoppel Design

Daniel T. Crossland

Partner – Trusts and Estates, Business, and Real Estate

“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo

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Dan uses his nearly 30 years of experience to assist families and businesses with an assortment of legal matters. He represents clients in a range of estate and trust matters, including preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and creating legal entities in order to plan for family wealth transfers and business successions. He also serves as counsel for numerous local businesses, including startups, established family companies, and large regional operations. Dan regularly assists clients with diverse real estate matters ranging from simple refinances to multimillion dollar purchases, and a variety of business matters from basic contracts and business formations to complex transactions. Because of his experience successfully resolving business issues for his own clients, Dan has been hired as a mediator by third parties as an alternative to litigating in court. He has also served as the court-appointed trustee in several fiduciary litigation cases appearing before the Delaware Court of Chancery, where he also regularly serves as the court-appointed attorney ad litem in guardianship cases.

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Dan most recently served as a founding member and managing partner of Crossland, Heinle & Bryde. Born and raised in Delaware, Dan attended the Tatnall School and the University of Rochester prior to graduating from the Villanova University School of Law.

In his spare time Dan enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. On fall weekends he can be found cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Notable Representations

Represented corporate sellers in the $25 million transfer of three operating car dealerships and two commercial properties, with partial seller financing.
Developed a wealth transfer plan to carry out a client’s philanthropic goals including a charitable remainder trust that successfully provided for the grantor and his wife before providing substantial bequests to several well-known charities.
Helped a client with the purchase of a sizable industrial property, from negotiating the deal and navigating multiple state-imposed environmental restrictions, through settlement and construction of a warehouse on the property.
Negotiated and documented the real estate, business and franchise transfer terms involved in the sale of a client’s business, which included three fast food restaurants and two commercial properties.
Assisted in the design and creation of a complex wealth transfer plan, including family limited liability companies and generation skipping trusts, to enable the transfer of a family real estate compound and multiple commercial properties valued at over $20,000,000 to succeeding generations.
Successfully counseled a business client through the legal process and the lender’s requirements to obtain $12,500,000 in SBA and other financing enabling them to develop an entertainment facility.
Structured the transition of a series of family-owned companies to the next generation through a gifting plan, including the use of valuation discounts, effectuating a substantial estate tax savings.
Defended a commercial condominium association against a Writ of Monition, thereby preventing the commercial condominium building from being subject to a lien and possible sheriff’s sale.
Counsels families and individuals in estate probate and trust administration matters including: the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health directives; retitling assets into trust; probating estates; and planning for generational transfers.
Acts as outside legal counsel for local and regional businesses, assisting them in matters including: business startup considerations such as incorporation, licensing and financing; contract drafting, negotiation and review; documenting ownership transfers and financial transactions; preparing statutorily required corporate documentation; and business continuation planning.
Assists clients with commercial and residential real estate issues such as: purchases and sales; refinances; lease drafting and review; creating easements; intrafamily property transfers; and preparing deeds, mortgages, and deed restrictions.

Memberships

Delaware State Bar Association (Estates and Trusts Section and Commercial Law Section)
Hockessin Business Association

Previous Memberships

Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Community Involvement

Widener University Delaware Law School Moot Court Interscholastic Competition Volunteer Judge
Hockessin Business Association, pro bono legal services
Hockessin Historical Society, pro bono legal services
Past member of the Delaware Swim Team Parent Boosters
Past volunteer parent for the Hockessin Soccer Club
Past Member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Staff/Parish Relations Committee

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